Alicia H. Berenson focuses her practice on estate planning related to estate and gift taxes, family business succession, philanthropy and tax planning. Her experience includes preparing comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills and revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, limited liability company documents and premarital agreements. Alicia has also assisted clients with charitable planning, including establishing private charitable foundations and navigating the filing for tax-exempt status.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Alicia has worked with Philadelphia VIP on a range of pro bono matters, including representing clients seeking guardianship of family members with special needs.
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Gene E.K. Pratter, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2013-2014
Hon. William Yohn, Jr., United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Hon. William Yohn, Jr., United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Professional Activities
Philadelphia Estate Planning Council
Philadelphia Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Trusts and Estates, 2023, 2024
Credentials
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D. 2012, cum laude)
Journal of Business Law, Member
Wharton Certificate in Business & Public Policy
Member, Penn Law Chapter of the American Inns of Court Board
Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey